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Dead of Night ()

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A young soldier killed in the Vietnam War inexplicably shows up at his family home on the night of his death.
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Charles Brooks
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Christine Brooks
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'Andy' / Andy Brooks
Henderson Forsythe ...
Doc Allman
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Cathy Brooks
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Joanne
Michael Mazes ...
Bob
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Postman
Arthur Bradley ...
Army Captain
David Gawlikowski ...
Truck Driver
Virginia Cortez ...
Rosalie
Bud Hoey ...
Ed
Robert R. Cannon ...
Drunk (as Robert Cannon)
Raymond Michel ...
Policeman in Diner
Jeff Becker ...
Young Boy
Scott Becker ...
Young Boy
Greg Wells ...
Young Boy
Kevin Schweizer ...
Young Boy
Jeff Gillen ...
Bartender
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Bystander
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Sheriff
Edward Anderson ...
Deputy
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1st TV Announcer (as George Devries)
Bob Noble ...
2nd TV Announcer (as Robert Noble)
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John Bonney ...
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
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Officer Ted (uncredited)
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Officer Hank (uncredited)

Directed by

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Bob Clark

Written by

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Alan Ormsby ... (screenplay)

Produced by

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Bob Clark ... producer
Gerald Flint-Shipman ... executive producer
Peter James ... producer
Geoffrey Nethercott ... executive producer
John Trent ... producer

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Carl Zittrer

Cinematography by

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Jack McGowan ... director of photography

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Ronald Sinclair ... (as Ron Sinclair)

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Jessica Levy ... (casting)

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Forest Carpenter

Set Decoration by

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Albert Fisher

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Dyke Davis ... (costumes)

Makeup Department

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Tom Savini ... makeup artist
Alan Ormsby ... makeup effects (uncredited)

Production Management

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John 'Bud' Cardos ... production manager (as John Cardos)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Jeff Gillen ... assistant director

Art Department

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Ralph Weir ... props

Sound Department

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Jim Clark ... assistant sound
Gary Goch ... sound
Kenneth Heeley-Ray ... sound editor

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Tom Savini ... special effects (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department

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Randy Franken ... operator
John McGowan ... assistant camera
Michael McGowan ... operator: second unit
Don Piel ... assistant camera: second unit

Music Department

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Cliff Twemlow ... composer: additional music (uncredited)

Script and Continuity Department

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Sandra Marley ... script supervisor (as Sandra L. Ulosevich)

Additional Crew

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Jamie Chastain ... production assistant
Bill Vergis ... owner and trainer: "Butch"
Winton Churchill ... video production assistant (uncredited)
Ken Decroo ... animal trainer: dog (uncredited)
Rodger Kobzina ... video production assistant (uncredited)
George Livingston ... video production assistant (uncredited)

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Jordan Marsh ... acknowledgement to: for John Marley's wardrobe
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Plot Summary

A young soldier is killed in the line of duty in the Vietnam War. That same night, he returns home, brought back by his mother's wish that he not die. Upon his return, he sits in his room, refusing to see his friends or family, coming out only at night. The vampiric horror is secondary to the terror that comes from the disintegration of a typical American family. Written by R. L. Strong

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Taglines See the Shattering Suspense from the Start! NO ONE SEATED FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE PICTURE BEGINS! Please check feature starting times See more »
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Also Known As
  • The Night Walker (Canada, English title)
  • Deathdream (Canada, English title)
  • The Night Andy Came Home (Canada, English title)
  • Soif de sang (Canada, French title)
  • King from the Grave (United States)
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  • 88 min
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Budget $235,000 (estimated)

Did You Know?

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Trivia Richard Backus was cast as Andy in the film because he was able to create a silent stare of intense hatred for the casting agent. Backus' creepy facial expression came into play frequently in it. See more »
Goofs The sign over the cemetery gate is misspelled as "Brooksville Cemetary." See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Deathdream (1982). See more »
Soundtracks Camptown Races See more »
Quotes 'Andy': I died for you, Doc. Why shouldn't you return the favor?
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